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Colkmire Family History

Colkmire Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Colmer, Plymire, Collymore, Claire, Longmire, Colombe, Goldwire

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Where is the Colkmire family from?

You can see how Colkmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colkmire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Colkmire families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Colkmire's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Colkmire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colkmire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colkmire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colkmire. 100% of Colkmire men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Colkmire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Colkmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colkmire census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Colkmire. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Colkmire. For the veterans among your Colkmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colkmire lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Colkmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Colkmire in 1967 was 86, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colkmire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colkmire ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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